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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">During a conversation, which one of these questions do you most enjoy getting asked?</h3>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">This second installment of<em> Business Development Doesn’t Have to Be a Mystery</em> highlights activities that solo practitioners and lawyers in a small firm can take to ramp up their game. Again, these tips translate well for lawyers in any size firm or practice setting.</p>
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<li><strong>Write it down.</strong> Write a simple description of your practice to potential clients (think postcard or flyer). Remember to focus on the benefits you bring to clients – not your amazing résumé. For help, see Teddy Snyder’s <a href="
https://www.attorneyatwork.com/feature-versu-benefit/"><em>Feature versus Benefit</em></a> article. </li><li><strong>Get comfortable with social media.</strong> Take that description you’ve developed in #1, and use it on your website bio and your LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter profiles. If you don’t have these, get them. Then get active. Share content (things like articles, papers, or opinions) that demonstrate what you know, who you are, and what you can do. </li><li><strong>Join a group.</strong> (<a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/BarBriefs/Pages/BarBriefsArticle.aspx?MKTID=MKT481#joinagroup">See #3 in the first installment of the series</a>). </li><li><strong>Stay connected.</strong> Now that you’re
collecting contact information (things like business cards and LinkedIn invites), create a system to track the information.
The system can be simple or more sophisticated. The important thing is that you can use it easily. </li><li><strong>Get out! </strong>Meet at least once a week with a potential client or referral source. This could be for coffee or lunch, a drink after work, or a social activity. Not sure who to call? See numbers 3 and 4 above!</li></ol>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Cultivating a network of potential clients and referral sources doesn’t have to be difficult. Any activity you pursue should weave naturally into your own interests and those of your practice. </p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">A Pre-Flight Safety Check for Your Practice</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><span style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;"><img src="
http://images.wisbar.org/Images/DigestEmails/WSSCF17_Digest-150w.jpg" alt="" width="100" align="left"/></span>From hackers stealing data to deadly shootings, our world can be fraught with dangers. But the good news is, there’s plenty you can do to protect yourself, your clients, and your practice from harm.
At the 2017 <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/wssfc/2017/Pages/default.aspx"><em>Wisconsin Solo & Small Firm Conference</em></a>, seven compelling plenaries show you how to ensure your safety – both online and off. </p>
<p style="margin-top: 7; margin-bottom: 7px;">From preventing cyber threats and workplace violence to avoiding burnout, when it comes to your health and security, you’re in the pilot’s seat. Fly away with simple strategies you can start implementing right away.</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Don’t Be a Target: Cybersecurity Demonstration
</li><li>Don’t Be a Target: The Ethics of Cybersecurity and “Reasonable Measures” Requirement
</li><li>Don’t Be a Target: Workplace Security
</li><li>Don’t Be a Target: Practical Tips for Security in a Law Office
</li><li>Work Smarter: The Power of Recharge
</li><li>Gadgets, Gizmos, and Widgets
</li><li>Lessons from Hollywood: Legal Comedies Offer Help for Your Practice</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Find the full schedule, session descriptions, and registration information at <a href="
http://www.wssfc.org/">www.wssfc.org</a>. <strong>Register today!</strong></p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Mentorship Program Deadline Approaching</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Are you a newer lawyer looking for some experienced guidance? Are you a seasoned practitioner with advice to share? Then the <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/newspublications/insidetrack/pages/article.aspx?volume=9&issue=18&articleid=25861">Ready.Set.Practice.</a> mentoring program needs you! </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Now in its third year, Ready.Set.Practice. matches a lawyer having six or more years of experience with new lawyers practicing for five years or less – or 3L law students. Mentor-mentee partners in this year-long program receive training and then go on to complete at least 10 activities together as outlined in the program’s handbook. For example, you and your partner might choose to:</p>
<ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><li>Tour the local courthouse and meet judges and court personnel
</li><li>Have a discussion about ethics and malpractice insurance
</li><li>Review how to recognize conflicts of interest and share tips for maintaining strong client relations</li></ul>
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Experience the many benefits of being a mentor or mentee. The application deadline to participate in Ready.Set.Practice. in 2018 is November 17. To apply, contact Julie Wills at <a href="
mailto:jwills@wisbar.org">jwills@wisbar.org</a>.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Roosevelt was running for a third term as president when he was shot on his way to a campaign speaking engagement at the Milwaukee Auditorium. Roosevelt refused medical assistance until after his speech was over. He recovered from his injuries, but the bullet was never removed.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Psychiatrists evaluated Schrank and recommended he be committed to an asylum. Schrank spent the rest of his life in the Northern Hospital for the Insane in Oshkosh and later the Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Waupun.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Source: <a href="
https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/thisday/index.asp?month=10&day=14&submit_form=Go">Wisconsin Historical Society</a> </p>
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Ends Friday, October 13</h3></div>
<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 6px;">Hiring and Firing in Wisconsin</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=AK0206">Print Book</a>:<br />
List: <s>$89 member</s> / <s>$109 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $71.20</strong></span><strong> member / $87.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span class="black" style="color: #000"><a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/Product.aspx?cat=WISBAR&pid=AE0206">Books UnBound</a>:<br />
List: <s>$159 member</s> / <s>$199 nonmember</s><br />
</span><span style="color: #E31B1B"> <span style="color: #E31B1B"><strong>Sale price: $127.20</strong></span><strong> member / $159.20 nonmember </strong></span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px;">To claim your discount, use priority code <strong>B5023BB</strong> when ordering online or mention it when calling (800) 728-7788.*</p>
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<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Join Us for the 2017 Diversity Counsel Program</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Hear practical, straightforward advice from judges and lawyers as they share their strategies for becoming more diverse and inclusive.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>DETAILS</strong><br />
Monday, December 11, 2017<br />
Italian Community Center<br />
631 E. Chicago St.<br />Milwaukee, WI<br />
8:00 a.m. – 1:35 p.m.
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<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>TUITION</strong><br />
Students: $15</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Documents/Events/SA7063_Diversity.pdf">Full schedule</a><br />
<a href="
http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Pages/eventDetails.aspx?category=&cat=&pid=SA7063">Learn more and register</a></p>
<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-top: 7px; margin-bottom: 7px;">1Ls: Learn About Our Diversity Clerkship Program</h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The State Bar of Wisconsin Diversity Clerkship Program is a 10-week paid summer employment opportunity for 1L Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School students.
If you come from a diverse background, this program could be your chance to build legal practice skills and knowledge in a private law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Find out more and learn how to apply by attending one of our information sessions:
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>October 31, 2017</strong> - UW Law School, Room 5246, Noon-1:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>November 1, 2017</strong> - MU Law School, Room 433-B, Noon-1:00 p.m. </p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Lunch will be provided. <a href="
http://www.wisbar.org/aboutus/forlawstudents/pages/diversity-program.aspx">Visit our website</a> to learn if the Diversity Clerkship Program could be right for you!</p>
<h3 style="color: #045394; margin-bottom: 7px;">Intellectual Property & Technology Law Section Writing Competition Winners </h3>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">The 2016-2017 Intellectual Property Law Section's Annual Writing Competition was a huge success with more than a dozen papers submitted! Thanks to all the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University students who submitted papers.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>The winners:</strong><br />
First Place: Brian Laning - $3,000 cash prize<br />
Second Place: Jason P. Muth - $2,000 cash prize <br />
Third Place: Prashant Dayal - $1,000 cash prize </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Labor and Employment Law Section Networking Event </strong></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Thursday, October 26, 2017<br />
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. <br />
Irish Pub<br />
124 N. Water Street<br />
Milwaukee</p>
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Heavy appetizers will be provided by the Labor and Employment Law Section. Section members and Marquette Law School’s Labor & Employment Law Society are invited to attend.
</p><p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">RSVP (requested, but not required) to Erica Reib at <a href="
mailto:erica.reib@wilaw.com">erica.reib@wilaw.com</a>. </p><p style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 7px;"><strong>Save These Dates!</strong></p>
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<li><strong>December 7, 2017</strong> – Labor and Employment Law Holiday Happy Hour in Madison </li><li><strong>December 19, 2017</strong> – International Law Section Social </li><li><strong>March 1-2, 2018</strong> – 13th Annual BICR Section Educational / Social Retreat</li><li><strong>July 19-20, 2018</strong> – 13th Annual Door County Intellectual Property Academy </li><li><strong>August 2-3, 2018</strong> – 37th Annual Family Law Workshop in Door County</li></ul>
<p style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 7px;">Watch upcoming issues of <em>Bar Briefs</em> for more details.</p>
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